Gerald vs Neo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Neo Rank #972

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Neo more popular?

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Neo mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Gerald and Neo boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.